Toyota is light at the end of the WRC tunnel

Toyota's return shows that the World Rally Championship is the place to be for manufacturers who want to flaunt their aspirational road-relevant technology, says DAVID EVANS

The Frenchman was very happy with the launch strategy. His left foot had found the biting point, while his other prodded the throttle pedal twice. Revs rose and died before settling around 3000. Right foot cocked.